New housing development to provide affordable homes for Bozeman workers and their families

Governor Steve Bullock Wednesday joined community members and Montana Department of Commerce Director Pam Haxby-Cote at the grand opening of 136 affordable homes, newly-built for Bozeman workers and their families.

New housing development to create jobs and provide affordable homes for hard-working Montanans

Standing on the site of what will become 35 affordable homes in Polson, Governor Steve Bullock today joined community leaders and private-sector partners to break ground on the Polson Landing Apartments.

More than $27 million will be awarded in November

The Montana Board of Housing this week selected eight housing developers to submit full applications for Housing Credits, the primary source of funding for affordable housing development in the nation.

Governor Steve Bullock Friday spoke to a crowd of local officials and state leaders at the grand opening of 38 affordable homes in Great Falls. The newly-built accessible apartments are for seniors and those living with a disability and funded by more than $7 million from the Montana Department of Commerce HOME Investment Partnership and Housing Credits programs.

June is National Home Ownership Month

For many Montanans, making a first-time home purchase can seem complicated and out of financial reach. But the Montana Department of Commerce and its partner organizations are offering classes to help prospective homebuyers learn about resources available when buying their first home.

Guest Column by Bruce Brensdal and Jennifer Olson

There’s no better place to live, work, and play than Montana. Building a successful life here starts with having an affordable and accessible place to call home. Still, for many Montanans finding a stable home can come with barriers. We know families are encountering rising housing costs, a low supply of affordable apartments, and housing choice barriers. Every day our teams here at the Montana Department of Commerce are working to break down these barriers and make access to safe housing affordable and accessible.